The event honors urban songwriters who have "a unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers" and belong to Broadcast Music, Inc., - a performance rights organization which represents more than 475,000 songwriters, composers and publishers.

Snoop Dogg will pick up his accolade at a ceremony at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, California on August 26th.

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, EMI Music North America

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